Yes, there are special requirements for the attestation of documents at the Embassy of Egypt. First, you should note that the attestation process in Canada is called document authentication and legalization, or apostille. Attestation is a term used in some foreign countries to describe a similar process of document verification. So, when we use the term attestation, we are referring to the Canadian authentication and legalization process.

These special requirements differ depending on the type of document you need attested:

• The Embassy of Egypt will not legalize (attest) passport or I.D. copies.
• The Embassy of Egypt requires that commercial documents are originals and are certified by a Chamber of Commerce.
• Educational documents must go through an extra step of certification at the Egyptian Cultural Bureau before they can go to the Embassy of Egypt for legalization.

• The Embassy of Egypt will only accept original documents. They do not accept certified copies, even if notarized.

At IDC, we constantly track the changing requirements set by the Embassy of Egypt and the authentication/apostille offices across Canada. If you are processing your own documents, we strongly recommend confirming the specific requirements that apply to your documents before you start. If you choose us to process your documents you can relax knowing that our experts will ensure that the common mistakes and pitfalls that increase the time and cost of processing are avoided, while saving you valuable processing time. Why take a risk that your documents may be delayed or rejected? Contact us today to discuss your document attestation needs and have your questions answered.